Deputies shot Williams three or four times with a Taser, Doughty said, but the shots didn\u2019t work to subdue him.<\/p>\n
Williams then pulled a knife and threatened the officers. Then, he put the knife to his own throat and started walking away.<\/p>\n
While being pursued by the officers, Williams traveled to a nearby residence in the Falls Creek subdivision and tried to enter the home. The officers warned the homeowner not to let Williams in, Doughty said.<\/p>\n
A standoff ensued, and Williams was eventually shot with a \u201cless-than-lethal\u201d bean bag round. The officers had to wrestle Williams to the ground and put him in handcuffs.<\/p>\n
Williams was taken to Mercy Regional Medical Center for medical attention before being booked in the La Plata County Jail.<\/p>\n
Doughty said Williams was charged on suspicion of assault on a police officer, criminal mischief and resisting arrest. Williams also had an active warrant with Durango Police Department.<\/p>\n
Authorities suspect Williams was on drugs at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n
Doughty said Williams struck officers in the head, but no deputies required medical attention.<\/p>\n
Officers were not immediately sure why Williams was in the Falls Creek area. Doughty said Williams has ties to Durango and Florida, but officers are unsure where he currently lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was dangerous to deal with,\u201d Doughty said. \u201cBut we feel like it came to a good, successful outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n